Redhawk Caldera ustilo

germanicus had lately remembered his personal taste of ursus. it had been when he sought the vestal ico — near a lifetime ago.

ruenna posed a question for which the man did not have a direct answer. "i have only my observations. it seems that in exchange for the protection of wolves, the coyotes have agreed to entertain his guests. not all have stayed. there is one at the side of pharaoh, some being who seems to have his ear."

he studiously avoided any mention of maggie, or how he himself had been swayed and felled by a frustrating, sudden desire. 

she had asked for a reason. the eagle was silent, awaiting her explanation or lack thereof.